Night Respiratory Therapist — Progressive Care Team

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehab; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time night shifts to join our skilled nursing team. You will operate ventilators and therapy devices while closely monitoring patients under physician orders to provide optimal respiratory care.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to licensing requirements, and collaboration with a high-quality care team.

Qualifications

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
• Completion of an approved school for respiratory therapy.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Operates equipment to ensure prescribed treatment parameters and administers medicinal gases and aerosol drugs under physician orders.
• Monitors patient vitals and physiological responses to therapy.
• Assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Observes and adjusts equipment to optimize therapy results.
• Maintains patient charts with therapy information.
• Inspects respiratory therapy equipment for safety and efficiency; orders repairs as needed.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel.

Skills

Ventilator operation

Gas administration

Vital signs monitoring

Breathing support

Education

Respiratory Therapist License (State)

Completion of approved respiratory therapy program

Tools

Ventilators

Therapeutic gas equipment

Environmental control systems

Aerosol generators

Job description

Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Newark, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RT) for full-time night shifts to join our skilled nursing team. You will operate ventilators and therapy devices while closely monitoring patients under physician orders to provide optimal respiratory care.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to licensing requirements, and collaboration with a high-quality care team.